The Philadelphia Phillies head to Kansas City on Monday to open a series against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Philadelphia (50-40) enters as one of the stronger teams in the NL East and comes in as a significant road favorite. Kansas City (36-54) has struggled to find consistency this season and will look for an upset at home. The Royals have been dealing with a wave of injuries to their pitching staff, including Cole Ragans and Kris Bubic on the IL, which has complicated their rotation heading into this matchup.
First pitch is at 2:10 p.m. ET from Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. The latest Phillies vs. Royals odds list Philadelphia as the -173 favorite (risk $173 to win $100), with Kansas City at +144. The over/under for total runs is 8.
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